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-Diane
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Associate Since 1994
About Diane;
As a highly regarded Natural Health Practitioner, Diane incorporates her
extensive knowledge of Western and Eastern natural health philosophies to
integrate her certifications in Clinical Iridology, Nutrition, Herbs,
Reflexology, B.E.S.T., Kinesiology, Biochemical Blood Analysis and Sclerology.
In practice since 1994, and through Healthy You Naturally, Diane shares the wisdom of wellness for clients, partners and students through local and distance programs available across North America.
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How humans, cows and elephants all share one thing in common ...
they are mammals.
According to milk and
dairy (marketing) boards, human mammals, you and I, require a lot of dairy products like milk and cheese to
build strong healthy bones.
Yet science clearly shows us that all normal mammals stop producing the enzymes needed to
digest their baby food (mothers milk) once they are weaned!
Hummm...
In nature, the only mammal that drinks milk after it's weaned are humans, and then it is just a small contingent of
western Caucasians. The majority do not drink milk.
Have you ever wondered how the cows and elephants maintain their much larger bone structure and size?
Probably not ... but it is certainly not by drinking another animal’s milk!
Cows normally eat foods such as leaves, grass,
and other vegetable matter ... at least the happy organic cows do, unfortunately, the majority consume
excessive, unnatural and manmade compounds to accelerate mass-production of cow milk!
"The dairy folks, ever since the 1920s, have been enormously successful in cultivating an environment within
virtually all segments of our society—from research and education to public relations and politics—to have us believing
that cow's milk and its products are manna from heaven. ... Make no mistake about it; the dairy industry has been
virtually in total control of any and all public health information that ever rises to the level of public scrutiny."
Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Professor, Cornell University
Symptoms Disappear In The Absence of Dairy
Did you know that a host of common health issues (symptoms) that plague us today tend to clear up when dairy is minimized or removed from the
daily diet?
- Asthma, allergies, strep throat, tonsillitis, ear infections, pimples, acne,
- Low energy, digestive
problems (such as gas, diarrhea, bloating, cramps),
- Overweight, cardiovascular problems, hardening of the arteries,
- Calcification of the kidneys, bedwetting, mental retardation, female reproductive problems such as menstrual
irregularities, menstrual cramps and heavy flow,
- Ovarian tumors and cysts, vaginal discharges and infections and
swelling of the breasts.
Dr. Benjamin Spock, author of the world-famous book Baby and Child Care, wrote in 1998, "Cow’s milk
is not recommended for a child when he is sick—or when he is well, for that matter. Dairy products may cause more mucus
complications and cause more discomfort with upper respiratory infections."
Did you know that a diet high in refined carbohydrates, animal proteins, fats and processed foods – which is the
typical North American diet - has been linked to a greater incidence of osteoporosis, bone fractures and other bone
conditions ... why?
- Because such a diet is significantly inadequate in many nutrients
- Because it is excessively high in the mineral phosphorus
- Because large amounts of phosphorus antagonize calcium in the body, in effect pulling the calcium from our bones
- Milk and dairy products, the foods most often recommended for healthy bones are excessively high in phosphorus and
may actually promote osteoporosis
In fact, the more dairy products consumed, the higher the rate of osteoporosis. Bone problems and bone disease are
virtually non-existent in those countries where dairy consumption is the lowest.
"It is hard to turn on the television without hearing commercials suggesting that milk promotes strong bones. The
commercials do not point out that only 30 percent of milk's calcium is absorbed by the body or that osteoporosis is
common among milk drinkers. Nor do they help you correct the real causes of bone loss." Dr. Neal Barnard
Cow’s milk has 3X more protein and almost 4X more calcium than human milk. This is good for the calf who will
grow to be much larger than a human, but is it good for us?
- For humans, it is essential to understand that the ratio of calcium to phosphorus is important to the
efficient absorption of calcium.
When the ratio of phosphorus is too high, it prevents calcium absorption and actually leaches calcium from
the body. The minimum recommended is 2:1, human is 2.3:1 and cows 1.2:1
- While protein and calcium are our building blocks, when we ingest more than we can absorb, the result is
waste matter. Over time, this excess waste puts stress on the liver, intestines, lungs, kidneys and skin
thus weakening them.
- The excess matter that cannot be efficiently excreted remains in the body and turns into mucus, pus, creating a
medium for bacteria, parasites and Candida.
- Other points to consider is that while the fat content of both milks are similar, cows milk has 48% less natural
carbohydrates and almost 300% more sodium
- Pasteurization reduces Vitamin C by 50% and Homogenization breaks up milk molecules into smaller pieces to pass
through intestinal wall unchanged by digestive process.
- An enzyme called xanthine oxylase or XO found in milk fat which breaks down protein, also passes through
the intestinal walls. As it travels along the bloodstream, it scratches and corrodes the arterial walls, causing lesions. As a defense against
this, the body deposits fibrin and cholesterol over lesions to avoid further damage.
The bottom line is a food high in calcium is simply not enough. Beyond the calcium to phosphorus ratio that
aids in calcium absorption, many other naturally occurring nutrients such as magnesium and vitamin D are needed to build
strong bones.
Whenever it is suggested that milk and dairy products be avoided, there is always the inevitable question: “And
where will I get my calcium?”
The first step is to consider a sound alternative to dairy and there are many great foods that contain calcium in a
natural, easy-to-assimilate form:
- Beans, nuts, sesame seeds and tahini, salmon, sardines
- sea vegetables (kelp, kombu, wakame
- Greens – especially broccoli, alfalfa sprouts, bok choy, collards, kale, mustard and turnip tops, parsley,
watercress, dandelion
- Parsnips, rutabaga, turnips, etc.
Be Aware Of Foods That Do Affect Calcium Absorption Negatively
There are also some foods that affect negatively our calcium balance in some way. It is better to avoid them or
eat them in small quantities:
- concentrated sugars, high-protein foods
- nightshades like potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, tobacco
- citrus, wine, vinegar, coffee, alcohol, salt, soda pop and … milk and dairy products.
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Nutritional Supplementation For Strong Bones
For many people, it makes sense to take a calcium supplement because they are not able to eat good calcium-rich foods on a daily basis and/or they cannot stay totally away from the
items that affect their calcium balance negatively.
For a calcium supplement to be effective, it has to be well-balanced and contain all the necessary nutrients for the
body to assimilate it efficiently and utilize it properly. I always prefer a well-balanced herbal or natural food-base supplement for
even higher assimilation and utilization. Please refer to the following:
- Herbal CA (#819-2): This herbal combination is high in natural sources of calcium, magnesium,
silicon, vitamins A & C and other minerals and vitamins
- Liquid Calcium (#3191-6): Tasty tropical fruit flavor and very easily absorbed. Great for
children as well (use half-dosage for ages 6-12 and quarter-dosage for ages 2-6)
- Cal-Mag + D (#1758-6): Perfectly balanced in a herbal base of alfalfa which is very high in
calcium naturally
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Here’s a ready to go solution to snacking that’s not only good to eat, it’s good for you and the kids love them too.
1.5 cups organic rolled oats, ground into a powder in a food processor
1 cup spelt flour
5 scoops of natural chocolate protein powder
1 cup sucanat (unrefined cane sugar)
1/3 cup dried organic cranberries or raisins
2 tsp. organic baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. sea salt
2/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt (organic)
1/3 cup applesauce
2 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. olive oil
In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients (less the protein powder) and mix briefly. In a food processor, add the
yogurt, applesauce, and oil and mix on low. To this mixture, add the protein powder while blending, one scoop at a
time, until thoroughly mixed. Pour this mixture in to the dry ingredients, add the honey then stir together until
everything is mixed well. Pour the dough into a 8x12 inch cooking dish, and bake at 350-degrees F for 10-12
minutes (don’t over cook or it will lose its chewy texture and moisture). Cut into strips of 1x3 inches and serve!
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